How many of you are into shoes... (Dress Shoes)?

[swils8610]

I've also got the belt and shoes same brand OCD!

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Here's a good starting point for most. Keep in mind these are not very critical reviews, however like I said it certainly is a good starting point when it comes to understanding what shoemakers are out there.

https://parisiangentleman.co.uk/2015...-2016-part-12/

Lots of fantastic shoemakers out there that I've never seen or heard of

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

A belt should be an option when you buy shoes.

It is and for a good portion of your shoemakers will typically make belts. This includes shoemakers such as Edward Green, John Lobb, Crockett and Jones, Alden, and Allen Edmonds. Some of your better shoe retailers and mens stores will sell them.

[DCgator]

Even after giving away at least a dozen pairs of shoes a year, I am still embarrassed at how many pairs I have at any given time. I have tremendously managed to cut down buying shoes in the past two years, thank goodness.

I love Cole Haan, AE, Merrell, Keen, and a dozen other brands. Also had a dozen Cowboy and dress boots.

I still love shoes but the appetite has diminished somewhat and I am thankful it has.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

Lots of fantastic shoemakers out there that I've never seen or heard of

Its certainly a good reference for discovering a good portion of what's out there. It's also gotten bigger since just last year. Its just too bad it's not more critical of the various shoemakers unfortunately.

[dddrees]

For me it's certainly more than just dress shoes. I really do enjoy all kinds of real nice footwear to include the following from a company in Canada called Viberg. They make some real outstanding boots.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Its certainly a good reference for discovering a good portion of what's out there. It's also gotten bigger since just last year. Its just too bad it's not more critical of the various shoemakers unfortunately.

I do like the disclaimer of the love/hate thing with Berluti.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I do like the disclaimer of the love/hate thing with Berluti.

Well it is nice to have this as a resource. However styleforum really has been my best resource. Not only the users and the knowledge they bring to bear but also the vendors as well. Skoaktiebolaget mainly.

[swils8610]

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Quoddy's on a travel day.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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Quoddy's on a travel day.

Gotta Luv those Quoddys!!!

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Yeah, some of that puckering looks bad. Creasing or actually rolls with cordovan will occur and some will look worse if the fit isn't quite right. But that puckering looks bad. You might want to post those same pictures here and see what these people think. It's a much larger group of Alden people who have more experience with this kind of stuff than I.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/515126/t...d-photos/0_100

Hi Dan,

Thanks again for the link. I checked in with the Alden thread and the consensus is that it is normal....The shoes are very comfortable considering I am only wearing them the second time today and I love the shell look and feel. They fit perfectly and seem to get more comfortable with each step...
But I will probably look to some of the other recommended brands for my next purchase. It is not a huge noticeable deal, but also not something I would expect for a $700 pair of loafers. I think I will reach out to my salesperson and see what they say.
Appreciate all the help.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by droptopman

Hi Dan,

Thanks again for the link. I checked in with the Alden thread and the consensus is that it is normal....The shoes are very comfortable considering I am only wearing them the second time today and I love the shell look and feel. They fit perfectly and seem to get more comfortable with each step...
But I will probably look to some of the other recommended brands for my next purchase. It is not a huge noticeable deal, but also not something I would expect for a $700 pair of loafers. I think I will reach out to my salesperson and see what they say.
Appreciate all the help.

No problem, sounds like maybe I got it wrong and I apologize for that. I'm not used to seeing that sort of thing but maybe it's fairly common with those type of loafers. Although I've not run into this specific issue this is one of the reasons I refer to style forum when considering purchasing shoes. It certainly helps to be as informed as possible before getting something less than what one believes they can expect. I highly recommend style forum as being a great resource you may want to checkout the classic men's sub forum as well. Still to this day I have no idea why the Alden thread resides in the street wear vs the classic men's sub forum.

They have a number of appreciation threads for various brands. As I said before it can be a mixed bag but typically when considering a brand I tend to go thru the entire thread to familiarize myself with what is there. A good number of the posts can be ignored but then again a fair number has some pretty good information. Sorting through the fanboy stuff and getting to the truth of things gets easier as you start working your way through the thread.

There are a couple of threads were more established users have rated various shoemakers these are pretty interesting as well. At some point I may find a few and post some links here if a enough people are interested. They are a bit older now however and don't include Shoemakers such as Enzo Bonafe which I think most people should consider any time they are in the market for that $500 or so shoe.

Good luck,

Dan

[swils8610]

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Some Alden LWB today.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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Some Alden LWB today.

Nice!!

[swils8610]

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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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Whoa, another pair of gun boats hey? Very nice!!

[swils8610]

Really like the gun boats. I've also have a pair of burnished tan. Just waiting on a matching belt!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Really like the gun boats. I've also have a pair of burnished tan. Just waiting on a matching belt!

For some reason I'm more a short wing person. I have at least 4 different Edward Green short wings and a number of others from other shoemakers as well. I've been kinda getting into the split toes and Adelaides lately however.

[dddrees]

My shoes have arrived at customs. They're getting closer.

[swils8610]

Dan, post pics when you get them! I've been thinking of the Alden Norwegian split toe in #8 shell.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

Dan, post pics when you get them! I've been thinking of the Alden Norwegian split toe in #8 shell.

Will do. Actually I think the Alden split toe is a fabulous choice, but I think my preference would be in cigar.

[TheVTCGuy]

Wow! I am not one of those people that are "in" to dress shoes, even though I have to wear a suit most of the time I tend to buy my shoes at regular clothing stores and they are nowhere near the quality of the ones you guys are discussing. But I got to tell you, those look amazing!

[Abdullah71601]

After reading all of Dan's links, watching a few dozen YouTube shoe videos, and hunting down where all the best shoes are sold in the UAE, I think I'm ready to start trying some on.

Paul- fly over here and we'll hunt down some shoes for you to wear at the GTG next week.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

After reading all of Dan's links, watching a few dozen YouTube shoe videos, and hunting down where all the best shoes are sold in the UAE, I think I'm ready to start trying some on.

Paul- fly over here and we'll hunt down some shoes for you to wear at the GTG next week.

That's the thanks I get?

Man, I provide the links and Paul gets the invite.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

Wow! I am not one of those people that are "in" to dress shoes, even though I have to wear a suit most of the time I tend to buy my shoes at regular clothing stores and they are nowhere near the quality of the ones you guys are discussing. But I got to tell you, those look amazing!

Paul,

Anytime your ready to make that jump, let us know and I'll more than be willing to provide the push.

Just remember this may very well take away some money from your watch fund.

[Knappo 1307]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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Great shoes!! It's nice to see someone wearing them and enjoying them....

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Paul,

Anytime your ready to make that jump, let us know and I'll more than be willing to provide the push.

Just remember this may very well take away some money from your watch fund.

Paul has the money now. Samsonite bought Tumi, so he won't have as strong a draw on his luggage budget.

[swils8610]

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[swils8610]

Paul, I would love to get them in cigar but can't find any.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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Nice, big Alden fan it looks like.